Museum - The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio

We are now open! Here is what you currently need to know before planning your visit during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. https://butlerart.com/museum-covidplan/

Art is Boo-tiful! #HappyHalloween!

Congratulations to Butler Trustee Circle Members, Greg and Alice Greenwood for being named the recipients of the 2021 Spirit of the Red Cross Award by the American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley! The Greenwoods will receive the honor during a virtual presentation of the 25th annual Acts of Courage event March 4, 2021. American Red Cross of Northern Ohio Greenwood Chevrolet

Advantage Video team and Butler Docents working on a video series for virtual art education. Stay tuned...

The Butler Museum Store has safely re-opened! Now you can come browse for unique gift items at the beautiful Butler again during regular visiting hours. When you make a purchase from the Butler Museum Store, you help fund the museum's free programs and free admission! Picture: Kimberly Kimbough safely welcomes visitors from behind her mask and plexi-glass barrier.

How do you feel about museums being open? Should LACMA be open? How do you feel about The Butler being open? Let us know what you think.

Even "Art" cares about your safety. We had to share this amusing post from a visitor. We enjoyed a good giggle at the comments!

We love the story Kevin Llewellyn tells about how visiting The Butler as a child influenced his life. His self portrait now hangs in Beecher court, drawing "oohs" and "ahs" from visitors. In October of last year, the unveiling of this large painting kicked off The Butler's next 100 years!

Well, what do you think? The Butler and Second Harvest Food Bank?

The late painter, Clyde Singer (1999) was born on this day back in 1908 in Malvern, Ohio. He studied at the Columbus Art School until he won a scholarship to the Art Students League in New York City. His breakthrough show was in 1935 at the National Academy of Design and the Whitney Museum of American Art. From 1940-1999 Clyde was a curator and assistant director of The Butler, where he also taught art classes. he also became an art critic and columnist for the Vindicator. I...n his lifetime, he painted more than 3,000 works of art, mostly oils, specializing in everyday urban life set mostly in New York City and Youngstown. He participated in at least 500 shows, was awarded over 40 prizes, and had more than 50 one-man exhibitions. "Clyde Singer's World", a selection of most beloved paintings from The But;er's Singer Collection are on view now through January 3, 2021. See more

Congratulations to The Butler's Education Director, Joyce Mistovich on recieving the Citizen of the Year award from the Boardman Civic Association!

Well this is good news!